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BRIEFS

April 24, 2012

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Panama Canal to boost tolls, increase number of ship types from 8 to 11 Emirates hikes rate US$250/TEU on Far East/SEA-east Africa run on May 1 Marine insurance review notes piracy 22pc down, but ransoms 77pc up China-Europe railway founded, created from four-nation joint venture US applies dumping duties on Chinese brightening agents and steel nails CSAV levies US$200/TEU and $300/FEU rate hike from India to Europe Prince Rupert container volume increases 120pc to 52,283 TEU in March Chongqing's waterborne container movements up 29pc in first quarter Evergreen adds West Africa links through Hanjin terminal at Algeciras Guangdong's Foshan city starts building 741-acre railway freight yard US eastern CSX railway quarterly revenue up 13.7pc to US$3 billion Canadian Pacific first quarter profit quadruples as proxy fight rages Union Pacific posts record 25pc first quarter profit hike to US$863 million US retail urges shoe tariff cuts for Trans-Pacific Partnership states Eniram opens in Singapore to boost vessel cost-saving through green tech Port of Charleston doubles grants to US$10,000 to replace older trucks Missouri state house revives China hub tax break bill, but passage in doubt Japan's ANA/JAL cargo soars in February, struggles to hit 2011 levels FedEx looks to buy French express firm, 2 weeks after Polish purchase

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Bahri signs contract to build dry bulk ships CARGOTEC bags major ECT order CMA CGM announces reshuffling of its Asia-South Africa & Mozambique services EMIRATES SHIPPING LINE launches two express services to Africa EVERGREEN LINE launching Belawan (Indonesia)-Malaysia service London P&I Club issues warning on manhole gasket & bilge pump shortcomings MAERSK LINE looking at extending 'Daily Maersk' concept Slips, trips & falls represent nearly one in three of the large personal injury claims submitted to the UK P&I Club India clarifies cotton exports ban; US, Canada & EU cry foul KPT workers submit memorandum of demands to Shipping Secretary MoS mulling ship repair facility at Mumbai Port CONCOR inks MoU with TERI for CSR initiative Govt asks CWC to run new Attari checkpost IMF scales down world growth forecast

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APRIL 23, 2012
System Alliance Europe sees positive development of network figures and quality The cargo network System Alliance delivered 407,644 t in Q1/2012. In 2011, the network carried a total of 3.36 million consignments, weighing 1.66 million t, in 2011. The Q1/2012 ... Loan for Serbian motorways Azerbaijan's parliament has approved a EUR 308 million loan to Serbia. The latter plans to use the money for the construction of a stretch of motorway linking its capital Belgrade ... Vossloh Rail Services and Liezen found joint venture Austria-based Maschinenfabrik Liezen (MFL), a mechanical engineering factory and foundry, has established a joint venture with Vossloh Rail Services GmbH (VRS), headquartered in Ge... Alpine renewing railway in FYROM The Austrian construction company Alpine, which is part of the Madrid-based FCC group, is set to rehabilitate 24 km of the north-south railway axis in Macedonia for approximately E... New head of business development air cargo at Leipzig/Halle airport Bernhard Hoffmann is to take over the management of the business development air cargo sector at Leipzig/Halle airport (Germany). He will report directly to the managing director D... Swissport and Virgin Atlantic Cargo intensify global collaboration The ground handling company Swissport currently handles cargo for Virgin Atlantic Cargo at four online destinations, as well as 45 offline stations across Europe for import handlin... Toll Group creates and fills new group director business development post Damain Bishop has taken up the newly created role of group director business development and, at the same time, become a senior executive of the Australia-based Toll Group. He repo... Port of Rotterdam: 3% increase in throughput in Q1/2012 The port of Rotterdam announced that its Q1/2012 throughput came to 110 million t, 3% up on the same period in 2011. Broken down into types of cargo: incoming and outgoing trade in... Chinese port of Haikou investing USD 380 million in ro-ro terminal The port of Haikou on Hainan Island (China) will spend some USD 380 million on a new ro-ro/pax terminal. The new facility will be located north of the Guangdong-Hainan Oversea Rail... SIA Cargo expands network with Scoot partnership Singapore Airlines Cargo will add more destinations to its network through an agreement with Scoot to manage its bellyhold capacity. Scoot is a new medium and long haul low-cost ai... BMI deal completed International Airlines Group (IAG) announced that it has completed the purchase of BMI from Lufthansa. It is planned that BMI Mainline will be integrated into British Airways and c... New chairman of the board of directors for Freja The Danish logistics service provider Freja has appointed Asbj'rn Berge as chairman of the board of directors. Freja's founder J'rgen J. Hansen, who previously held this posit... Ceva Logistics opens new freight management office in Romania Ceva Logistics, a logistics and SCM specialist, has opened new premises in Bucharest (Romania), thereby strengthening its freight management platform in Eastern Europe. Strategical... OBI Poland awards warehousing and distribution business to Kuehne + Nagel OBI, one of the leading retailers for home improvement in Poland, and Kuehne + Nagel have entered into a two year warehousing and distribution contract. Since 2007, Kuehne + Nagel ... JCL Logistics expands facilities in 's-Heerenberg The Austrian logistics company JCL Logistics Benelux in 's-Heerenberg, (NL), is opening its new 16,000 sqm distribution centre for delivering the products of the Taiwanese bicycle ...

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APRIL 23, 2012
Steel-aluminum foam sandwich weld holds promise for shipbuilding... Enterprise software upgrades help Sydney Ferries boost vessel... Jaccar sells stake in SOE Coast Guard Commandant undergoes prostate cancer surgery Wilhelmsen RO/RO to be fitted with world's largest exhaust gas... Dockwise swoops on Fairstar Heavy Transport Japanese shipowners lead growth of Marshall Islands ship... STX Rauma lays keel for double-ended ferry

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APRIL 23, 2012
IMO plans to increase maritime claim liability limits BMWE contract ratification completes rail bargaining round Port of Bellingham placing call for celebration vendors/performers Panama Canal Authority eyes changes to pricing structure Port of Port Angeles seeking Lincoln Park Master Plan input

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APRIL 23, 2012
CSAV sees glimmers of improvement Chilean line in better shape after cutbacks Costa chief to retire Carnival says decision was part of a long term plan Bangladeshi shipbreakers buy largest VLOC scrapped so far Hebei Ambition leaves Brazil-Asia iron ore market Milford Haven reports 13% profit hike UK fuel demand boosts port's 2011 results Gounon digs deeper Eurotunnel chairman outlines plan to target ferries and rail freight Titan lands Costa Concordia wreck removal Year-long salvage operation to begin early in May 'I am the IMO secretary general, nothing more, nothing less' Four months into his tenure, how is Koji Sekimizu getting on? Arctic development drives demand for tougher ship design rules Lloyd's Register finalises rules for stern-first ice-class vessels Siberian gas deal increases demand for ice-class LNG ships Gazprom and Novatek in tie-up to increase natural gas production from the Yamal and Gydan peninsulas Offshore energy support vessels need more research Such vessels would require exact information on weather and ice conditions to work VLGC rates top $50 per tonne Chartering rises as Middle East producers bring more cargoes to market Torm reduces share capital to almost worthless levels Shareholders voted today on severe reduction in share capital allowing debtors to take a stake in company Greece needs better shipping administration, says Brussels Flagging out trend could hit shore based jobs, European Commission report warns UASC sells 1983-built boxship at strong scrap rate Hammurabi sold for $6.3m to Indian shipbreakers Japanese shipowners seek state insurance for Iran oil shipments Tokyo government to be asked to follow India and China in preventing sanctions from disrupting supplies Turkish breakers buy three Ukrainian general cargo vessels Europe's largest recycling centre continues 'hot streak' of purchases Titan win Costa Concordia contract highlights need for salvage investment Torm invites offers for product tanker Sale reflects continued interest in secondhand tonnage Saadé -Offen spat unresolved Longstanding dispute over newbuilding contract still not settled, say sources Liverpool puts Penning under pressure over cruise terminal City council leader expresses concern over delay in approval for turnaround operations Standard Chartered to expand fleet Bank's leasing unit eyes four deals Lobby urges EU to ring-fence infrastructure funds Alliance slams Trans-European Transport Network policy review Bockstiegel denies arms to Syria reports Atlantic Cruiser carrying seismic explosives to Montenegro, claims owner Rival providers seek IMO backing on armed guard regulation Maritime Security Committee will meet next month French state in talks to invest in CMA CGM Sovereign wealth fund said to be pumping in close to $200m Pirate attacks fall sharply in first quarter Concern mounting over West Africa after attacks double in Nigeria New vessel categories for Panama Canal Additional segments established as ACP proposes toll increases Investigation launched after video of armed guards shooting goes viral PMSC's use of force may end in legal action Maersk resumes Europe-Asia bookings Early move follows improved demand Costa Concordia sparks EU safety shake-up Unnecessary access to bridge to be restricted

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APRIL 23, 2012
Fight for low-sulphur respite: TT-Line boss FERRY and shortsea carriers in the North and Baltic Sea trades should redouble their campaign for a postponement of more stringent sulphur limits for marine fuels, the managing director of German ferry operator TT-Line urged today DFDS moves to bond market with NK500M issue DFDS, the Danish shipping and logistics group, says it has widened its funding base and issued a four-year NK500M ($86M) unsecured bond on the Norwegian market Fresh call for German state loan guarantees A LEADING German chartering broker for container feeder and shortsea single-decker tonnage is urging the federal government to provide state loan guarantees for non-performing shipping loans Rickmers Maritime Trust profit down 12% SINGAPORE-listed Rickmers Maritime Trust said today that its first-quarter profit dropped 12% year-on-year to $8.24M CSSC profits and revenues drop CHINA CSSC Holdings, the second Shanghai-listed subsidiary of state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corp, has reported a 16.5% fall profits to RMB2Bn ($330M) for 2011 Sweden's Transatlantic to stem 'Industrial' losses REDERI AB Transatlantic, the Swedish ro-ro, bulk and offshore vessel operator, will initiate efforts to stem losses at its Industrial Shipping business that accounts for 48 of the 62 vessels operated by the company Greeks to leave Torm board THE three Greek members of the nine-strong board of DS Torm, the troubled Danish product tanker and dry bulk shipping company, will not stand for re-election at an EGM today after the company unveils heavy dilution of existing shareholders' stakes Trans-Pacific rates continue rise TRANS-Pacific box rates continue to rise as the rate increases proposed by liners continue to hold up Panama Canal looks at hiking tolls in July THE PANAMA Canal Authority board of directors has presented a proposal to raise tolls in July 2012 and in July 2013 and increase the number of vessel segments from eight to 11 by Panama Canal vessel type NYK Line: 2012 losses up, but profit in 2013 NYK Line predicts more losses before returning to profitability for the fiscal year ending in March 2013 Somali piracy drops by half PIRACY attacks off Somalia this year have halved compared with the same period of 2011, according to the IMB's quarterly figures released today

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APRIL 23, 2012
CN Profit Jumps 16 Percent on Strong Revenue Canadian National Railway profit in the first quarter jumped 16 percent year-over-year to $781.3 million, as the largest Canadian railroad... Dynamex Launches Truckload Operation Same-day carrier Dynamex is launching a truckload division, Dynamex Truckload Services, to haul larger, heavier freight for its shipper customers.... Diesel Prices Fall at Sharpest Pace Since December Diesel prices across the U.S. fell the most since mid-December, dropping 4.2 cents in the week ending April 23 as... European Air Cargo Confidence Index Improves Confidence regarding European air cargo improved slightly in April from the month before, but shippers and forwarders view most lanes... Forward Air Profit Soars 30.6 Percent Net income at Forward Air in the first quarter soared 30.6 percent to nearly $10.3 million, as the air freight... Fairstar Heavy Transport Spurns Dockwise Bid Norway's Fairstar Heavy Transport spurned an unsolicited takeover offer from Dutch heavy-lift shipping rival Dockwise. Fairstar, quoted in Oslo... Indonesia Container Terminal Project Gets Green Light A presidential decree has cleared the way for the construction of new container terminals at the Port of Tanjung Priok,... French Fund Expected to Invest $195 Million in CMA CGM France's sovereign investment fund is weighing a $195 million stake in CMA CGM, the country's largest ocean container carrier, according... CMA CGM, Emirates Shipping Line Enter VSA CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line entered a vessel sharing agreement to jointly operate two container services connecting the Middle... Freight Volume Slips 0.4 Percent at Hong Kong Airport Cargo volume through Hong Kong International Airport dipped 0.4 percent year-over-year in March, to 368,000 metric tons, despite a 5.2... Japan Waives $3.7 Billion in Myanmar Debts Japan has written off more than 300 billion yen ($3.7 billion) of Myanmar's debts, paving the way for the financing... West Africa Seen Growing Piracy Hot Spot Pirates are increasing their attacks on the maritime trades off West Africa, according to the latest global piracy report released... Roadrunner Acquires Trucker D&E Transport Roadrunner Transportation, one of the fastest-growing U.S. trucking companies, acquired flatbed carrier D&E Transport last week for about $11.2 million.... Japanese Ship Orders Rise 8.6 Percent Orders at Japanese shipyards rose for the first time in four months in March on a year-on-year basis, increasing 8.6... Fixing Broken Chassis System Proves Elusive Viewed from 30,000 feet, broad trends in intermodal chassis supply are easy to see: more chassis pools, fewer... Containerized Exports Gain Steam Wastepaper exports to China often are a leading indicator of import container volume. A large portion of scrap paper shipments... Economic Indicators Show Growth in Freight Spring arrived early, in more ways than one, for shippers, carriers and transportation intermediaries serving the U.S. market. After a... Will Drop in Coal Shipments Leave Rails Black and Blue? The impact of declining coal business on East Coast railroads may have been greatly exaggerated, but the recent sharp fall-off... Truck Drivers Better Off Unemployed? Ask a trucking CEO why it's so hard to hire drivers, and extended unemployment benefits will likely be the first... Pay Gap Widens for Truck Drivers The number of drivers employed handling big rigs in the U.S. climbed last year for the first time since 2008,... West Coast's Share of US Container Trade Dips The West Coast came in last among the three coasts in year-over-year percentage growth in the U.S. 2011 container trade,... Rail Projects Engineering Growth on West Coast Intermodal rail service from West Coast ports involves much more than placing a marine container on a train in Los... Evergreen Joins Mega-Ship League For five years, Evergreen Line stayed on the sidelines as its rivals among the top 20 global ocean carriers swept... Fraser Puts Horizon on Calmer Financial Seas It's been a wild year for Horizon Lines and Stephen H. Fraser, the executive who has led the largest Jones... FMC Considers Container Rate Index for Exports U.S. exporters searching for clarity and transparency in helping to form shipping decisions soon may have a new research tool,... FMCSA Struggles to 'Brake' Unsafe Carriers When the end came for J&A Transportation, the only surprise was how long it took. Federal regulators closed the trucking...

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APRIL 23, 2012
Transalpine freight traffic still struggling The European economic downturn that began in autumn 2011 continued in Q1 12 according to Hupac. Its overall rail traffic across Europe, mostly consisting of swapbodies, ... Piracy in West Africa in 'dangerous territory' The latest figures published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) piracy reporting centre covering Q1 12 show that ... Evergreen/CSCL and ZIM to bring back Asia/N Europe service Evergreen, CSCL and ZIM Line intend bringing back their joint CES2/AEX2/AX2 service between Asia and northern Europe on May 17, 2012. It will deploy nine vessels ... PSAI and ABG JNP deal breaks up Reports are circulating that the partnership between Singapore-based PSA International (PSAI) and Mumbai-headquartered ABG Ports to build a fourth box terminal ... Evergreen upgrades its Libya link Further signs that the Libyan economy is recovering and reconstruction projects picking up can be seen from Evergreen's decision to raise the frequency of its shuttle ... Macquarie Securities warns on outsourcing Macquarie Securities, the Australia-based investment banking group, is the latest to warn that outsourcing to Asia by US and European firms may be slowing and that ...

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APRIL 23, 2012
Private equity pounces Connecticut-based Alterna Capital takes four MR newbuilds at STX as 'smart money' deals keep building. Security giant looks seaward G4S hires former Royal Navy commander Martin Ewence as it moves to develop armed guarding and other areas of shipping security Pirates free Marnavi tanker An Italian ship hijacked off Oman in December has been released, officials say. Leevac wins tug work Louisiana shipbuilder to construct two Z-Tech 2400 ships for Houston operators. Tanker blast hits Zhuhai Three crew safe following explosion and fire on ship in China; fuel spill reported. Kawasaki Kinkai looks up K Line's coastal shipping unit raises annual profit forecast as revenue improves. Rem adds to Kleven tally Age Remoy-led offshore owner pens $95m subsea vessel at its favourite shipyard. Srab fleet to be sold Future of loss-making Swedish tanker owner in the balance as bank cancels loan for its three ships. Marco Polo in bunker push Singapore-listed firm joins forces with Marine Tankers in a bid to tap another growth market. Rickmers profit dips Singapore-listed trust happy with positive start to 2012 despite its bottom line slipping by over a tenth. John Savage boosts Galbraith's UK broker brings in former AET and Sovereign man to head aframax desk, while Keith Amato joins the board. Evercore sees ORIG value George Economou's drilling venture tipped for profit rise and share spike when magnate dilutes holding. Crewman feared dead US Coast Guard calls off search for seafarer who fell from Portunato vessel in Columbia River. Villy loses grip on Torm Greek magnate to leave the board as his majority stake is sliced to a minimal level by restructuring effort. Crewman reveals torture ordeal Ukrainian tells US trial that pirates threatened to execute him at knifepoint on board Germany's Marida Marguerite.

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APRIL 23, 2012
U.S. State Dept. funds IPR training programs Accellos' cloud managed 3PL service Wan Hai/'K' Line to start TP service NSCSA rebrands itself as Bahri Maersk ends Mideast-Indian Ocean loop CMA CGM, Emirates partner on Mideast-Africa service Maersk slows AE1 northbound intra-Asia Evergreen joins 'K' Line's JABCO 1 Canadian Pacific's Q1 profit triples RFID to surpass $70 billion through 2017

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APRIL 23, 2012
Markets soften in Northern Europe Good bunker demand in Hamburg. Prices mainly down in Fujairah Good demand and avails in Fujairah. New US Bunker Manager at GAC Bunker Fuels Maurice Lara has joined GAC as its Bunker Manager for East Coast USA. Torm says deal on debt could be signed within six weeks 'Imperative for the company to reach a solution as soon as possible.' LNG prices could climb on the back of infrastructure costs But LNG 'an attractive alternative' for ships operating on fixed routes. Asian bunker prices continue downtrend Prices fall across most Asian key ports except Japan's Tokyo Bay. Agreement to install 'world's largest multi-stream scrubber system' Scrubber retrofit on Ro-Ro vessel to be followed by measurement and verification programme over two and a half years. Credit risk management helps WFS to navigate volatile market Able to increase market share in 2011 despite instability in the market, it says. Salvors awarded contract to remove Costa Concordia wreck US based salvors, in partnership with an Italian firm, will take about a year to remove the wreck, says owner Costa Crociere. UASC takes delivery of eighth 'green' box ship Cost savings from environmentally-conscious technology will be 'significant', says President and CEO.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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